Car Review: Hyundai H1 Bus
We took the fresh-faced Hyundai H1 Bus for a test-drive. It’s already proven to be a firm favourite among buyers, who I can assume are soccer moms, families and businesses, purely because of its capacity to carry people. This big boy has loads of room for everyone – and in complete comfort too.
What driving the Hyundai H1 Bus feels like?
We drove the 2.5 Elite Bus. It’s the turbodiesel, automatic version and it retails from R629 000. It’s an incredibly smooth ride – really, no dips, bumps or potholes formed against you will prosper when you’re in the Hyundai H1 Bus.
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Also, because it’s an automatic you can really take in the driving experience, which is packed with power, even on inclines. This comes down to the 2.5-litre diesel engine, which kicks out 392Nm of torque – so you’re entirely kitted to haul a heavy load, whether that’s people or supplies.
Noteable features
It comes with glove box cooling – this is such a novelty effect, but just think about the benefit of being able to hand your kids a cold drink after picking them up from an activity or the joy of something fresh (and non-alcoholic) to drink when you’re on a road trip. Storage has also been well thought out in the Hyundai H1 Bus – so everyone has a space to keep their cup, magazine or toys.
The Hyundai H1 Bus also boasts these features:
- Cruise control with controls on the steering wheel
- Air conditioning throughout, with climate control
- An Electric Stability Programme (ESP) – which helps detect a loss in traction and improves stability when driving
- Bluetooth connectivity and controls on the steering wheel
- Rear camera parking assistance, with displays on the rear-view mirror, so parking is incredibly easy
It seats 9 people comfortably and the seats can be configured to your needs – so those bulky tog bags are not going to be a problem. Seats also recline, so naps on the long road are a more comfortable possibility. If you’re looking for a set of wheels that can accommodate your family or if you have a business that requires some hauling, give the Hyundai H1 Bus a test-drive and experience it for yourself – bets on that you’re going to thoroughly enjoy it.